Down and Out

formikec · 07-23-2008, 09:26 PM

Well, I guess my nad is down and out for a few days, and tomorrow was supposed to be such a nice day to ride into work. When I picked up my wife from dropping her car off for work at the dealership, we noticed the brake/tail light isn't working at all. I took the cover off and the bulbs are okay, so I got to run down the wiring, I guess. Don't have a tail or brake light.

I'll be bummed at work tomorrow. :-/

naugaman · 07-23-2008, 09:32 PM

May be as simple as replacing a fuse.

ells · 07-23-2008, 10:28 PM

Yep, brake and tail are on the same circuit, a design I don't quite get but it is what it is. I've lost that fuse on both my Vulcans, does tend to shut you down.

**scion0** · 07-24-2008, 08:42 AM

That reminds me, I need to get more spare fuses and tuck them away somewhere on the bike.

formikec · 07-24-2008, 12:40 PM

Thank you all for pointing me in the right direction. The fuse was blown. It had to do with a switch the prior owner had installed to control the two driving lights. I fixed it up, changed the fuse, and I'm happy as a pig in... cause I got to ride to work today. ;)

cactusjack · 07-24-2008, 12:42 PM

Alright, you're back in the saddle again! Good for you!

naugaman · 07-24-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Scion0"

That reminds me, I need to get more spare fuses and tuck them away somewhere on the bike.

I just tossed a few in the tool kit.

07-23-2008, 09:26 PM	#1
formikec Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 462	Down and Out Well, I guess my nad is down and out for a few days, and tomorrow was supposed to be such a nice day to ride into work. When I picked up my wife from dropping her car off for work at the dealership, we noticed the brake/tail light isn't working at all. I took the cover off and the bulbs are okay, so I got to run down the wiring, I guess. Don't have a tail or brake light. I'll be bummed at work tomorrow. :-/ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-23-2008, 09:32 PM	#2
naugaman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 280	Down and Out May be as simple as replacing a fuse.
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07-23-2008, 10:28 PM	#3
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Down and Out Yep, brake and tail are on the same circuit, a design I don't quite get but it is what it is. I've lost that fuse on both my Vulcans, does tend to shut you down.
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07-24-2008, 08:42 AM	#4
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Down and Out That reminds me, I need to get more spare fuses and tuck them away somewhere on the bike. __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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07-24-2008, 12:40 PM	#5
formikec Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 462	Down and Out Thank you all for pointing me in the right direction. The fuse was blown. It had to do with a switch the prior owner had installed to control the two driving lights. I fixed it up, changed the fuse, and I'm happy as a pig in... cause I got to ride to work today. ;) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-24-2008, 12:42 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Down and Out Alright, you're back in the saddle again! Good for you! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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